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Driver Dead, Passenger Critically Injured in Woodside Crash

Dec. 7, Staff Report

A driver was killed and a passenger left in critical condition after he lost control of his vehicle in Woodside on Sunday night and slammed into a cement barrier, according to police.

The 30-year-old driver was traveling westbound on Laurel Hill Boulevard and lost control of his 2000 Honda Accord at the intersection of 48th Street at about 10:30 pm.…

Subway Store on Queens Blvd to Split in Two, Building Sells for $3.45 million

December 3, By Christian Murray

The space occupied by Subway Restaurant on the corner of 44th and Queens Blvd (north) is being split into two.

Subway will continue to occupy half of the 43-19 Queens Blvd ground floor space with the other half being converted into a lottery/convenience store.…

Hit And Run Penalties Would Jump For Repeat Offenders If Van Bramer Bill Goes Through

December 3, By Jackie Strawbridge

After proposing new penalties for hit and run drivers that were passed last year, Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer has introduced a new bill aimed at drivers who repeatedly flee the scene of crashes.

The legislation is intended as an additional deterrent against hit and run drivers,…

Katz Rejects Zoning Amendments

December 1, By Jackie Strawbridge

Queens Borough President Melinda Katz has joined growing opposition to the City’s two major zoning proposals.

Katz announced Tuesday that she opposes the Department of City Planning’s proposed “Zoning for Quality and Affordability” and “Mandatory Inclusionary Housing” zoning text amendments.…

Queens Blvd Building Likely to be Bulldozed

December 1, By Christian Murray

Another Queens Boulevard building is likely to be bulldozed.

The building that goes from 39-11 to 39-19 Queens Blvd is expected to become rubble, according to documents that were filed with the Dept. of Buildings this summer.…

Santathon Pub Crawl For Charity Returns To Boulevard Bars

November 30, By Jackie Strawbridge

The fourth annual Santathon will bring good cheer and charity to Sunnyside’s neighborhood bars this weekend.

Santathon is a pub crawl for charity presented by Sunnyside’s Boulevard Bars, a group of nine bars and restaurants on and around Queens Boulevard.…

Vintage Subways Will Run From Queens Plaza This Holiday Season

November 30, Staff Report

New Yorkers can ride the subway back in time throughout December.

The MTA will run a “holiday nostalgia fleet” of vintage subway cars for four consecutive Sundays starting Dec. 6. The fleet includes subway cars from the 30s,…

Boxing Gym For Kids And Adults Opens On Queens Blvd

November 30, By Michael Florio

Long Island City and Sunnyside residents can now break out their inner Rocky.

Supreme Team Boxing, a new neighborhood boxing gym, opened at 34-09 Queens Blvd. earlier this month.

The 1,900-square-foot center offers pro-style boxing and kickboxing classes,…

Sunnysiders Gather to Celebrate Resident’s 105th Birthday

November 26, By Christian Murray

Ethel Plimack, a Sunnyside Gardens resident, celebrated her 105th birthday today and local residents gathered outside her 46th Street home to wish her a Happy Birthday on Thanksgiving Day.

At noon, Ethel’s neighbor Patricia Dorfman knocked on her front door to wish her Happy Birthday.…